Breakfast Sausage and Eggs Recipe – Cheesy Egg Bake
Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, bread cubes, and melted cheddar baked together in one hearty breakfast dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
6 cups day-old bread cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup diced onion optional
1/2 cup diced bell pepper optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess grease.
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Spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
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Layer cooked sausage and optional vegetables over bread.
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Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and sausage; press lightly to soak.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
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Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes until center is set.
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Rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best texture.
Drain sausage thoroughly to avoid excess grease.
Casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.